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Keeping little ones safe is a big responsibility! Motherly is by your side with expert child safety advice, from car seats to sleep and more.

Boy shooting at gun range

Study shows parents who teach kids to shoot guns are less likely to store them safely

"Some parents may believe that modeling responsible firearm use negates the need for secure storage."

Updated Sep. 13, 2024

The best cars for car seats

Is yours on the list?

Updated Aug. 26, 2024
Weighted sleep sacks

U.S. lawmakers want to ban weighted sleep products for infants

Federal data shows at least 5 infant deaths associated with weighted sleepwear.

Updated Aug. 08, 2024
Boy wearing life vest swimming in lake

Mom warns about hypothermia after son experiences terrifying ‘cold shock’ at the beach

“Just because they can handle it doesn't mean they can handle it,” she wrote.

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
hatch products being recalled

Hatch Baby issues massive recall on sound machine power adapters

The recall impacts more than 960,000 power adapters due to potential shock hazard.

Updated Jul. 08, 2024
mom showing how to install a car seat

Mom’s viral safety hack shows how to install a car seat as tightly as possible

It's CRAZY how loose car seats can be in the car, even when we're pulling the straps as hard as we can.

Updated Dec. 15, 2022
miniverse toys - miniverse recall

CPSC recalls 21 million Miniverse toy sets for possible skin, eye and lung irritation

Liquid resin contained in the toys can irritate skin, eyes and respiratory systems when touched or inhaled, experts said.

Updated Jun. 26, 2024
Kids swimming in a lake

Pediatrician shares water safety tips for parents amid new CDC data on drowning

Swim lessons aren't just fun—they can save a child's life.

Updated May. 22, 2024
Weighted sleep sacks

Mass retailers have pulled weighted infant sleepwear from shelves due to safety concerns

Pediatric health experts and lawmakers alike are concerned about the safety of weighted infant sleepwear.

Updated May. 03, 2024
couple signing contract with car dealer buying safe family car

Looking for a new family car? Make sure it has these key safety features, an expert says

Whether you're transporting your newborn or getting ready to hand over the keys to your teen, here are the key considerations when looking for a new vehicle.

Updated Mar. 08, 2024
Little girl leaving the house

Mom says using Apple AirTags helps her keep track of her toddler daughter in real-time

"As a parent, my top priority is her safety in addition to her ability to have some independence."

Updated Feb. 16, 2024
Woman giving swimming lessons to young girl

New parents in New York will receive drowning prevention training before leaving the hospital

The landmark legislation will help new parents learn how to prevent drowning.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024
Fisher Price infant-to-toddler rocker

Another baby has died in a Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker

Fisher-Price hasn't recalled its rockers, even though the Consumer Product Safety Commission warned parents about them in June 2022

Updated Feb. 02, 2024
woman putting laundry pod in washer

Poison control center data shows the number of kids and older adults exposed to laundry pods is still high

"Many families don't realize how toxic these highly concentrated laundry detergent packets can be," researchers warn.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
fitcopmom on Instagram: Mom Cop shares kid safety tips

Mom cop shares valuable kid safety tip and explains why it’s important for older kids to have a phone

If you’re on the fence about getting your kid a phone, you’re gonna want to watch this viral video.

Updated Jan. 19, 2024
retrospec helmet recall

72,000 Retrospec kids’ bike helmets recalled for head injury risk

These helmets could fail to protect your child’s head in the event of a crash.

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
mom securing baby in car seat- winter car safety

Car seats and bulky coats: What you need to know about winter car safety

Bulky layers can cause seatbelt straps to loosen.

Updated Jan. 05, 2024
girls hands using cellphones sextortion online safety

What parents need to know about the new ‘sextortion’ cases with teens

An expert shares how to help your teen navigate an online world.

Updated Jan. 02, 2024
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